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Fake Pay Stubs: The Easiest Proof of Income You Never Want to See

First Published June 22nd, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 7 Comments

Thanks to the Internet, it’s easier than ever to fake an income that meets rental requirements.

MassLandlords Helpline Launched

First Published March 3rd, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 3 Comments

The MassLandlords helpline permits participating members to speak with our staff on any rental issue, any number of times, any number of issues per year.

Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) for Landlords

First Published April 7th, 2019 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A guide to limited assistance representation (LAR) for landlords headed to court for eviction or other matters. Pros and cons of LAR.

2023 State Sanitary Code Changes Bring 10 New Requirements, Including Landlord Availability

First Published December 27th, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023

This is a screenshot of a portion of the new State Sanitary Code with changes highlighted and tracked. The revisions tab to the left of the document shows 3,831 revisions.

Proposed updates to 105 CMR 410 include how often landlords must be available to renters, new requirements for chronic dampness and changes to which appliances must be in-unit.

MassLandlords’ Good Neighbor Award Promotes Community Connection

First Published April 1st, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

We are continuously accepting Good Neighbor Award nominations to shine a light on community connection and our shared mission to create better rental housing.

How to Get a Property Tax Abatement for a Rental Income Property in Massachusetts

First Published March 3rd, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 1 Comment

A time-consuming property tax abatement process could mean tax savings for your rental income property.

New Proposed Sanitary Code Changes Include Fridges, Mold Control

First Published January 9th, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Proposed changes to the state sanitary code could impact landlords across Massachusetts.

Changes to Sanitary Code ask Homeless Shelters to Wash Blankets, Increase Sleeping Space

First Published January 7th, 2020 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

Proposed changes to the state sanitary code would bring shelters closer to private housing, viewed as big hurdles.

Should I Have My Rental’s Common Areas on Their Own Electric Meter?

First Published July 7th, 2021 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 5 Comments

While legal under certain circumstances, having adjacent units pay for common-area electricity can cause headaches for landlords

Worcester Breaks Ground on Housing for Those Experiencing Homelessness

First Published September 22nd, 2022 | Updated April 13th, 2023 Posted in News - 0 Comments

This image is an architect’s rendering of a three-story blue housing complex with white roof. The residence has many windows and a covered front porch area. In front of the unit is a parking lot, in the background are many mature trees, a gazebo to the right of the building and a place to store bicycles, with two bikes visible in front of the gazebo. Two vehicles are parked in parking spaces, and a man in a suit walks toward the front door.

A Place to Live will have 24 studio micro units available on a sliding scale to people who are unhoused.

Fake Pay Stubs: The Easiest Proof of Income You Never Want to See

MassLandlords Helpline Launched

Limited Assistance Representation (LAR) for Landlords

2023 State Sanitary Code Changes Bring 10 New Requirements, Including Landlord Availability

MassLandlords’ Good Neighbor Award Promotes Community Connection

How to Get a Property Tax Abatement for a Rental Income Property in Massachusetts

New Proposed Sanitary Code Changes Include Fridges, Mold Control

Changes to Sanitary Code ask Homeless Shelters to Wash Blankets, Increase Sleeping Space

Should I Have My Rental’s Common Areas on Their Own Electric Meter?

Worcester Breaks Ground on Housing for Those Experiencing Homelessness

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